Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001
The Dan Clark Audio Noire X headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build. Users praise the clarity, detail, and dynamic sound, often comparing them favorably to other high-end models. However, they note the headphones require a powerful amplifier to reach their full potential, and some find the upper treble slightly sharp. The high price is acknowledged but considered justified by the performance.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Excellent build quality
- Impressive soundstage for closed-back
- High-quality included cables and case
Cons
- Requires powerful amplifier
- Upper treble can be sharp
- High price point
- Heavy weight (385g)
- Ear pads are glued on
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | — | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 13 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Dan Clark Audio Noire X NOIRE ST001
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 39 specs.